Relaxed and Dementia Friendly Performances

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Relaxed and Dementia Friendly Performances

A welcoming environment for all

Minor adjustments to a performance can make a big difference. We offer two types of less formal theatre performances - Relaxed and Dementia Friendly. 

Relaxed Performances

If you would benefit from a more laid-back environment - particularly if you are an autistic or neurodivergent person or have a learning disability - our Relaxed Performances are for you!

These performances include small changes to create a more comfortable environment. You're welcome to come and go during the show, we'll reduce the volume and keep our houselights at a low level so you're never completely in the dark.

At our Relaxed Performances we introduce the show and the characters, and highlight some of the moments that may make you jump or anxious. We have a chill-out area in the foyer so you can take a break, but still watch the show on a screen if you prefer.

Relaxed Performances kindly sponsored by Wates Developments

Want to get to know the space before your visit? Take a look at our Visual Stories for the Festival and Minerva Theatres below

Very impressed with the care and thought put into the relaxed performance, the introduction was really useful and the bean bags outside a good idea, thank you

Audience member, The Famous Five Relaxed Performance (2022)

Dementia Friendly Performances are designed for people living with dementia to enjoy with their families, friends and carers.

The performance includes small changes to create a more comfortable environment. You're welcome to come and go during the show, we'll reduce the volume and keep our houselights at a low level so you're never completely in the dark.

At our Dementia Friendly Performances, we do a little recap after the interval just to bring you up to speed before settling into the second act.

For more information email access@cft.org.uk or you can call the Box Office on 01243 781312

It was lovely to share the experience of going to the theatre with my husband who has Alzheimer's. This was a time we could have a normal life for a few hours.

Audience member, Crazy for You Dementia Friendly Performance (2022)

CFT Dementia Friendly activities kindly sponsored by George Ide LLP

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